The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-30


circular for distribution among the work
ingmcn here:
FIGHrl
Motto Rulers We detest,
Freedom We request
To BE- equal we aspire,
Well win or well expire.
an course OF conversation between
John Swinton and Carl Marx, which took
place shortly before the latter's death,
Swinton asked Marx: What will the fut-
ure bringP'
"Short but meaning was the answer the
great thinker and social philosopher gave
it was but one short word, yet word
expressing very much. The answer was,
Fight How clear Marx could look into
the future.
eyes, fight and struggle Even II there
are some optimists In our ranks, the ma
jority Of our comrades are convinced that
Il will take hard fighting 10 gain the great
final aim which the thinking prolotarian
OF all countries, with uDiiring fcryor, is
now struggling 10 reach. The picket Skin
mishing which has been done during the
last few years, in Europe rs well ~ in
America. In the war Tor the erection and
institution OF n free society, proves there
Is no use In talking about peaccablc solu-
ton OF this question. How brutiilly, with
out considoraiion--ycs barbarously, cs.
pecially here in America the moneycd
ruling class faces all those who, with pity
for the icllow-mcn aud the courage OF THEN
convictions, express their feelings and
thoughts in words aud writing, was shown
by the terrible Chicago tragedy which
ended on November IL, 1887. Eight OF
the best and noblest pioneers OF the work.
ingmcn were sacrifccd-iye were killed
and three disabled.
VERIFY, sucn BRUTAL CLASS LAW
rs was shown in this modern trial Of here
ties here ia Chicago cannot again be found
In the history Of the world. Yes, n tria
OF hcrclics. As in former times, hcrctic'
were sacrificed at the stake by fanatic
molis Infatuated by bigoici priests, or n,
so-callcd political criminals were hunted
down and murdered by the ruling class %
/ their time, ~ the social hCrlics Of today
all those who aspire 10 social equality
are pcrpcutcd hy the rich mob. We mus
| bc clear on this subject can religious ant
political frce.thinkcs and rciormcn ox
press their opinion without fear ol punish
] NilNlNa INNN INNNAfNtAlN w W NNAfAN ~ WIN
| out religion. lie paws his priests, sup
ports his churches, etc, but this n onll
| done 90 throw sand into the peoples eyes
| While they arr making life upon this cartl
n hell, they can just NJ well assure US OF
/ heaven after death. u j. not expensive
/ The present so-callcd political rclonna
tons are not intended 10 interfere will
the privileges and property rights Of ih
upper 10000
IVAN TO THE PALACES, rENCr TO THE Hrrs,
Ia Sale exclaimed years ago Whocyc
has heard the people wait in the pwscn
distress and desperation, whose heart !
not withcred in his bosom, ought 30 know
that We need men who take part with IN
thusiasn and passion IN the fight OF th
working class against the social evil Who
ever Joins as must take nll consequence
upon himself, and must be ready 10 sacri
fee everything for the cause, even shoull
Il be his lie. Life u not the highest q
treasures Finally want 20 recall 10 th
memory OF our comrades the words O
Schiller when the cnslaycd nowhcr
finds his right, when the burden canno
be carried any longer then he irustiull
reaches up 10 the stars and takes down IN
rights due him and uses such means o. ~
necessary When nothing else ayails Oh
sword will help Once an anarchist, a
ways an anarchist, Is proycrb based upo
facts, and II you know any man Who ono
belonged 10 the followers II Most and doc
not belong 10 them now, 60 and find hiu
| DO not think you will succeed
The man who said this has been en-
ployod for years 10 watch the anarchil
agitation, and has done more TO cnlighic
the States attorney during the anarchii
trial concerning anarchists schemes, worl
ings aud agitation than any other man.
Dyer u. Lum, editor Of the Alarm, Oh
paper formerly edited by the executed al
archist Parsons, was disposed 10 laugh {
the circular Said he: There arc SON
good sound facts IN Il, but do no, belle,
that Il was issued by any annrchisiic o
g,niniion. We, as anarchists, don't sen
, out circulars We do business In anolh'
) way. We afc not such fools as TO put u
! formation into print for socrut disinb
, ton"
What means do YOU employ 10 sprc'
! your doctrncsY'
. eve won't answer"